...I feel that it is important that students not only are able to come up with the correct answer, but also that they understand how they got to that answer and why it makes sense. Too often, students get very good at memorizing certain procedures without having an understanding of what they are ac... (read more)
I worked as a tutor and as a teaching assistant during the course of my education. I am now an experienced electrical engineer in the Defense & Space industry. I am skilled in C#, MATLAB, C++, Digital Signal Processing, and Optimal Estimation. (read more)
...In addition to my work as a tutor, I write practice SAT and ACT questions and answer explanations for a test prep company, and so I am very familiar with the types of questions and answer choices on those tests, as well as the content and strategies needed to ace the tests. Unlike many tutors wh... (read more)
...I have eight years of experience tutoring math, most of it to middle and high school students. I have a B.S. in Mathematics and an M.S.Ed. in Middle Level Mathematics Education. Coursework for the latter degree included secondary math. (read more)
...I've also tutored people privately for more than 2 years. I think I'm a great math tutor since I focus on the student's understanding of the language of mathematics in a clear way that improves classroom participation and learning. I explain the meaning of the terms used in learning mathematical concepts and develop a practical understanding of the mechanics of problem solving. (read more)